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Wilson Betemit has been suspended 50 games after testing positive for amphetamine use.

Betemit spent the 2014 season with the Rays' Triple-A affiliate and is currently a minor league free agent. The 33-year-old will begin serving the suspension if or when he latches on with a new team. Feb 2 - 4:36 PM

The 32-year-old infielder wasn't able to secure a spot on the Opening Day roster, but has accepted an assignment to Triple-A and will function as additional depth for the Rays. He hit .259/.353/.333 with four RBI in 27 Grapefruit League at-bats. Sun, Mar 30, 2014 06:17:00 PM

Wilson Betemit is expected to make his Grapefruit League debut on Saturday.

The veteran infielder had his arrival to camp delayed for a few weeks due to visa issues. He's listed on manager Joe Maddon's lineup card for Saturday, meaning he'll likely see some game action. He's competing for a spot on the Rays bench. Sat, Mar 8, 2014 08:53:00 AM

Betemit was a couple weeks late due to a problem with his work visa. He kept in playing shape at the Rays' Dominican academy and told reporters that he should be ready for Grapefruit League action within a few days. The veteran infielder still has a decent shot at an Opening Day roster spot. Thu, Mar 6, 2014 08:29:00 AM

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Desmond Jennings (knee) began a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham on Friday, going 0-for-3 with a strikeout.

He also drew a pair of walks in the contest. Jennings is working his way back from arthroscopic knee surgery and is expected to rejoin the Rays in early August. If all goes well in his first few rehab games, expect to see him with the big league club next weekend.

Rays placed OF Steven Souza on the 15-disabled list with a fractured left hand.

Souza left Saturday's game after getting hit by a pitch from Joe Kelly. It didn't look good and his X-rays confirmed the worst. The 26-year-old has shown above power this season with 15 homers in 308 at-bats. Brandon Guyer and Grady Sizemore should see more playing time in his absence. The Rays are probably wishing they had kept David DeJesus, who was traded to the Angels earlier this week.

Drew Smyly was hit hard in his first minor league rehab start with Triple-A Durham on Sunday, allowing four runs on three hits over 2 1/3 innings.

Smyly also issued a pair of walks in the contest while striking out three. The good news is that he made it through the start without any issues physically. He'll need at least another 2-3 starts to build up his stamina before he's an option to rejoin the Rays rotation.

Rays manager Kevin Cash said that everything went well. Cobb's season is over and he'll likely be sidelined until around midseason next year. The Rays were counting on big things out of Cobb and Drew Smyly this season, so they are really going to be missed.